PR Card payment. Do it when request or in advance?

[James Russo]

My spouse had a PR card payment requested today by IRCC. The application was sent in April 09, 2025. Our representative suggested to pay the PR Card only when IRCC requests, what we agreed. Today they requested. Would be a good sign? How did you guys proceed with this matter? Pay in advance, when request or does not matter?

 

[Amiah_world]

Them requesting the fee is not a good or bad sign. They won’t progress the application unless that fee is paid. Whether you pay it when you’re submitting or wait until they ask for it it doesn’t mean good or bad they probably haven’t even went through the application yet they’re just assessing the submitted documents.